The entire Lexus CT 200h model range has been significantly revised for 2013, with an increase to five model grades, extending the appeal of the market’s only fully hybrid luxury compact hatchback to an even greater number of customers. Some small, but attractive equipment changes have been made with the realignment of the grade structure: Premier […]
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Nissan Leaf
06/06/2013 by
The Nissan leaf is a 100% electric, five door hatchback, producing no CO2 Emissions. There are 3 models available in Ireland, the XE, SV and SVE with features such as Sat Nav, Cruise control, Rear parking camera, Climate control and 16” alloys. Safety equipment includes Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags along with Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) […]
What is a Hybrid Vehicle
05/06/2013 by
Hybrid cars use a combination of two power sources to drive the car, a petrol or Diesel combustion engine and an electric motor. Batteries act as a storage device to power the electric motor, usually working when the vehicle is travelling at low speed or in traffic. The petrol/diesel engine, usually a small efficient […]
Honda Insight Hybrid
05/06/2013 by
The Honda Insight is a hybrid electric vehicle manufactured by Honda and the first production vehicle to feature Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist system. The latest 2011 Insight is a 5-passenger, 5-door dedicated hybrid vehicle that includes the fifth generation of Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid powertrain. This system mates an internal combustion engine […]
Honda CRZ
05/06/2013 by
The Honda CR-Z was launched on the European market in mid-2010. It is powered by a 1.5-litre i-VTEC four-cylinder petrol engine producing 122 hp and aided by a 13-hp (10kw) electric motor. The electric motor is driven by a 101-volt, 5.75-Ah Nickel Metal Hydride battery. Top speed is 208kmh(130mph), 0-100kmh (0-62) can be achieved in 6.1 […]